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@richard-streib
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @jerhenning:
Posted a new Comment on @jerhenning:
"So glad you joined jerHenning. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Like Kenl said, there are folks here who build and repair dulcimers. I am sure a..."
@richard-streib
• yesterday
• comments: 548
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Dar it seems to me that you really like the mountain dulcimer and noter drone style of playing. It is too bad that you were discouraged in the past. I play..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
"Glad you joined. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I am hoping the mountain dulcimer is the instrument for you. For those of us who love, it is a..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dar:
Posted a new Comment on @dar:
"Dar, it so good to have you join. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here about the mountain dulcimer. Look around..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @barlise2000:
Posted a new Comment on @barlise2000:
"Glad you joined Barlise2000. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a very active forum with a wide base of topics. Look around and see what..."
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Curly Ash Teardrop Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Curly Ash Teardrop Dulcimer":
"Sounds mighty nice Noah. "
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @nattyice1252:
Posted a new Comment on @nattyice1252:
"Welcome Nattyice1252 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. There is a lot of information here. Look around a bit. If you have questions..."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dezi:
Posted a new Comment on @dezi:
"Welcome Dezi to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I hope you find a home for your inherited dulcimer."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @seratwist:
Posted a new Comment on @seratwist:
"So glad you joined Seratwist. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. The mountain dulcimer is a sweet sounding and very comforting instrument. There..."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcipair:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcipair:
"Glad you joined Dulcipair. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. If we can help you contact the seller, let us know. We are here to help each other."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:
"Welcome Gail Nelson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I am so glad you joined. This is an active community with a lot of knowledge and expertise..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kramer:
Posted a new Comment on @kramer:
"Welcome Kramer to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. There is a lot of..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jackbp:
Posted a new Comment on @jackbp:
"Glad you joined JackBP. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Its good to have you on board. Congrats on your retirement and renewed interest in your..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @ryan-romansky:
Posted a new Comment on @ryan-romansky:
"Glad you joined Ryan. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Best wishes on re homing your Folkcraft Mountain Dulcimer."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @suky:
Posted a new Comment on @suky:
"Welcome Suky to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. There is a lot of information here about all aspect of the mountain dulcimer. I would..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tim-wynn:
Posted a new Comment on @tim-wynn:
"Welcome Tim Wynn to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is so good to have you. There is a lot of information here including the history and culture related..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Box Dulcimer Project":
Posted a response to "Box Dulcimer Project":
"An update on the Box Dulcimer Project. I have completed two Box Dulcimers. Both have found a home nearby.
The next one is on the workbench and the plan is..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
"Welcome Martha Fleming to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Thank you for sharing about your father and his dulcimers. Such a blessing to..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"I keep mine out all the time here in NC. We have a whole house humidifier for winter time when the ambient humidity is lower. Our summers are generally humid..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Welcome BrotherBobGolen to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join the forum. Let us know if you have any questions. We're here to support..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
"Honey, its great to have you join. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Congrats on getting your dulcimer. You will find that it is a good..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:
"Luthier, it is so good to have you join. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to learn all about the dulcimer and to get some..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:
"Glad you joined Scottie.Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of good information here. Look around and see what is here. If you have..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on UK and European Mountain Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on UK and European Mountain Dulcimers:
"I use a bamboo noter. I can get you one for free but the shipping and duty fees etc would be ridiculous.
If there are patches of bamboo or river cane..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Happy Birthday America":
Posted a response to "Happy Birthday America":
"When I was in the Army, I was fortunate to take advantage of the wood craft shop on base. Check the tools out, use them, clean them and check them in and..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @aknight53:
Posted a new Comment on @aknight53:
"Glad you joined Aknight53. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is lot of good information here and some great folks. Let us know how we can..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox:
Posted a new Comment on @jfox:
"So glad you joined JFox. Like Kenl, I look forward to seeing all of your dulcimers that you have for sale. Best wishes on rehoming all of them."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Headin' South:
Posted a new Comment on Headin' South:
"DavisJames:
Does a dulcimer ever sound like a mandolin when you slap a capo on it!Especially the doubled melody strings.
Ron Ewing (deceased) would build..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @leclerc:
Posted a new Comment on @leclerc:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Leclerc. Best wishes on locating some players from France with whom to share tablature of French music. Let us..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"So glad you joined. Welcome Kittiwake1 to a very friendly and helpful forum. We all started as absolute beginners.
Your comment about tuning BB-F-B is..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pestifiu:
Posted a new Comment on @pestifiu:
"So glad you are here. We are ready to help any way we can. The mountain dulcimer is such a therapeutic music maker."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pestifiu:
Posted a new Comment on @pestifiu:
"Welcome Pestifiu to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you have joined. This is a friendly and welcoming group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. There is..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @prairieschooner:
Posted a new Comment on @prairieschooner:
"Welcome Prairieschooner to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is good to have you join us. This is a great forum with a lot of information about the the..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @chie-yagi:
Posted a new Comment on @chie-yagi:
"Glad you joined. Chie YAGI. Welcome to Frineds of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you were able to get a dulcimer. Best wishes as you learn to play the sweet..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Sounds good John."
Latest Group Discussions
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A general copyright question
Is there a reliable way to learn if the printed version of the song I...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 4
Seek Ye First
I want to learn the hymn Seek Ye First in noter drone style.The hymnal I...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 17
Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?
Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 5
Festivals for noter drone style playing
Anyone know of a festival that features mostly or all noter drone style...
@Richard Streib 15 years ago - Comments: 54
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 12
Observation: Your thoughts welcome
I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 9
Leonard Glenn Dulcimer
Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 6
Use of Copyright material
If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 2
Playing ionian tuning in keys other than D
I prefer ionian mode. Does anyone have a chart or reference which gives...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 30
How to practice effectively
I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 11
Noter Drone on a baritone
A novice player here. Is it possible to play in ionian mode noter drone...
@Richard Streib 10 years ago - Comments: 6
Noter drone teacher in central NC
I am interested to find out if there may be a noter drone teacher in...
@Richard Streib 12 years ago - Comments: 2
Possum board
I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 12 years ago - Comments: 5
CD's in noter drone style
Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 12 years ago - Comments: 19
Latest Photos
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllBox Dulcimer Project
Posted: Sunday August 16 2026, 9:57 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Happy Birthday America
Posted: Friday July 31 2026, 4:21 PM
By: @Shopdad
By: @Shopdad
Sources: strings in bulk
Posted: Sunday July 5 2026, 11:10 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Happy Easter
Posted: Sunday April 5 2026, 7:25 AM
By: @Shopdad
By: @Shopdad
Possum Board
Posted: Monday February 2 2026, 7:30 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Dulcimer Shipping
Posted: Friday January 12 2024, 5:23 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Resource for Free Sheet Music
Posted: Friday December 30 2022, 6:50 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Hearing Aids
Posted: Tuesday October 18 2022, 7:00 PM
By: @rickanderson28031
By: @rickanderson28031
COVID and Nursing Home Visits
Posted: Monday August 1 2022, 3:30 PM
By: @Stanley Adams
By: @Stanley Adams
A New addition to the Dulcimore Family
Posted: Friday March 25 2022, 8:51 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
New Dulcimore
Posted: Monday July 12 2021, 6:47 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Now Thank We All Our God
Posted: Wednesday November 25 2020, 6:41 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
New Dulcimore Stand
Posted: Wednesday October 21 2020, 9:59 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Builder Jim Trantham
Posted: Friday February 8 2019, 1:51 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
A Sweet Find
Posted: Thursday October 25 2018, 10:13 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Information about a Change of policy at...
Posted: Thursday September 13 2018, 10:08 AM
By: @Bob
By: @Bob
Will donate student dulcimer to needy...
Posted: Monday August 13 2018, 9:34 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
June Apple Dulcimer tone/sound
Posted: Tuesday July 10 2018, 9:36 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Is This Common
Posted: Thursday May 3 2018, 11:28 AM
By: @Terry Wilson
By: @Terry Wilson
I may be confused about traditional...
Posted: Thursday February 15 2018, 12:00 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Introducing Pretty Betty
Posted: Friday October 20 2017, 11:19 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
New River Dulcimer Info needed
Posted: Wednesday October 18 2017, 7:37 AM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Wound versus Plain string for bass
Posted: Friday September 22 2017, 6:47 AM
By: @Dan
By: @Dan
Stand for playing while standing
Posted: Thursday September 21 2017, 9:02 PM
By: @Cindy Stammich
By: @Cindy Stammich
Dulcomore Dan or John Knopf sound clips
Posted: Sunday August 27 2017, 8:28 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Looking for a pick
Posted: Thursday June 22 2017, 1:14 PM
By: @marg
By: @marg
Hats off to McSpadden
Posted: Wednesday June 14 2017, 8:31 PM
By: @Sheryl St. Clare
By: @Sheryl St. Clare
Possum board options
Posted: Thursday May 18 2017, 8:28 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Comments
08/25/26 11:29:02AM @strumelia:
Richard, it is so wonderful that you personally greet all our new FOTMD members. 
Thank you so much for your friendliness and support!
07/30/26 09:13:05PM @aknight53:
Thank you, I have a lot to learn. My instrument is coming tomorrow! I'm sure I'll have lots of questions.
07/20/26 09:30:12PM @kittiwake1:
Thank you for your encouragement! I already have several dulcimers (I also have collector-itis). I recently acquired a Bill Davis fiddle type 5 string, and tuning it to B-F-B sounded like its sweet spot.
07/20/26 04:39:13PM @pestifiu:
Thank you for your welcome note.
I am returning to the forum after some time away for surgeries, hospitalizations and otther age related problems. Unfirtunately my memory is not as good as it once was and I forgot most of the little I knew about this instrument. So I am starting again at 88 years old.
06/01/26 12:53:55PM @emma-mcdaniel-ellis:
Thanks, it is wonderful to see so many positive pictures and posts! Thank you, everyone!
05/02/26 06:34:37AM @lindaycat:
Does anyone have a harmony for "Hector the Hero"? If so, need it today or tomorrow. Thanks!
03/26/26 02:19:54PM @deb-nes:
Thank you for the welcome! I am enjoying exploring this site and the instrument!
Deb
03/10/26 11:31:00PM @lois-hornbostel:
3/10/26 Hi Richard. Happy to be here. You sound like you have certainly benefitted from this interesting site. Lois
02/15/26 05:02:36PM @ricco:
Richard, thank you for the information. While I did start looking into the Probate Court approach, I am hoping that the administrator of the estate will "do the right thing" in the spirit of Mr. Ewing. He was great to deal with and I hope that those who do manage his estate will bring forward his integrity so that I can be made whole. The tough feeling in all this is not just his passing, but my disappointment in receiving a custom dulcimer made by him. Now I am back to square one and so far, out a pretty substantial deposit. I actually gave him more than he required as I felt a strong sense of trust and confidence in him. Let's see how it all plays out.
All the best, R
02/10/26 09:05:15AM @ryan-cornett:
Thank you for the welcome, Richard. I appreciate your hospitality!
02/07/26 08:56:02PM @drew009:
Thanks I'm looking forward to learning more about this beautiful instrument.
